I won't back you any more, Platini tells Battler

Michel Platini has made it clear he will not support Sepp Blatter if Fifa's president stands for re-election. Blatter is expected to formally declare his candidacy for a fifth term, but European confederation president Platini - who is...

"I don't support him. I've known him a long time and I like him, but I'm not in favour of him serving another term. I supported him in 1998 but I don't support him in 2014,"

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Sepp Blatter wins re-election as FIFA president

published:29 May 2015

Sepp Blatter wins re-election as FIFA president

Sepp Blatter wins re-election as FIFA president

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Sepp Blatter retained his position as the most powerful figure in soccer Friday, winning re-election as FIFA\'s president and a fifth term when his only competition, Prince Ali bin al-Hussain, withdrew from consideration after the first ballot.
The election was forced to a second vote after Blatter failed to gain a two-thirds majority in the initial phase. The first ballot was conducted with 133 votes going to Blatter, 73 to Prince Ali and three being invalid. Each of FIFA\'s 209 member associations gets a single vote.
However, Prince Ali announced before the second vote that he was stepping aside.
\"I like you, I like my job,\" Blatter said to cheering voters. \"I am not perfect, nobody is perfect, but we will do a good job together I am sure.\"
Until Wednesday, when United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch released details of a 47-count indictment against 14 people either senior members of, or linked to FIFA, Blatter was considered a lock to win the vote.
However, that was cast into doubt in the hours leading up to the election, as first European governing body UEFA, then U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, came out in public support of Prince Ali.
UEFA chief Michel Platini was spotted lobbying influential Asian confederation chiefs late into the Zurich night and into the early hours of Friday morning.
Yet Blatter\'s core support came through, and although the ballot was conducted in secret, as per FIFA regulations, it is likely he maintained near-unanimous backing in his strongholds of Africa and Asia. Africa held 54 votes, Asia 46. Either contender needed 105 to win....

Sepp Blatter wins re-election as FIFA president

published:29 May 2015

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Sepp Blatter retained his position as the most powerful figure in soccer Friday, winning re-election as FIFA\'s president and a fifth term when his only competition, Prince Ali bin al-Hussain, withdrew from consideration after the first ballot.
The election was forced to a second vote after Blatter failed to gain a two-thirds majority in the initial phase. The first ballot was conducted with 133 votes going to Blatter, 73 to Prince Ali and three being invalid. Each of FIFA\'s 209 member associations gets a single vote.
However, Prince Ali announced before the second vote that he was stepping aside.
\"I like you, I like my job,\" Blatter said to cheering voters. \"I am not perfect, nobody is perfect, but we will do a good job together I am sure.\"
Until Wednesday, when United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch released details of a 47-count indictment against 14 people either senior members of, or linked to FIFA, Blatter was considered a lock to win the vote.
However, that was cast into doubt in the hours leading up to the election, as first European governing body UEFA, then U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, came out in public support of Prince Ali.
UEFA chief Michel Platini was spotted lobbying influential Asian confederation chiefs late into the Zurich night and into the early hours of Friday morning.
Yet Blatter\'s core support came through, and although the ballot was conducted in secret, as per FIFA regulations, it is likely he maintained near-unanimous backing in his strongholds of Africa and Asia. Africa held 54 votes, Asia 46. Either contender needed 105 to win....

FIFA re-elects Blatter president

published:29 May 2015

FIFA re-elects Blatter president

FIFA re-elects Blatter president

published:29 May 2015

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Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of FIFA, football\'s world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.
Mr. Blatter\'s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.
In his victory speech, Mr. Blatter said: \"I\'m not perfect. Nobody is perfect. But we will do a good job together.\"
Seven top officials were arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday as part of a US prosecution that indicted 14 people.
Mr. Blatter, 79, has faced calls to resign, including from UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who said in Berlin on Thursday that the Fifa president should quit \"the sooner the better\".
\'Crushed hopes\'
But Mr.l Blatter hailed his victory, thanking all those who voted from him and praising the bravery of his rival, Prince Ali, for withdrawing.
In a rambling victory speech, he said: \"I take the responsibility to bring back FIFA where it should be.\"
He also hinted that this term in office, his fifth, could be his last, saying: \"At the end of my term I will give up FIFA in a strong position.\"
In conceding, Prince Ali said: \"It\'s been a wonderful journey... And I want to thank in particular those of you who were brave enough to support me.\"
Michel Platini, the president of the European football body, UEFA, which had backed Prince Ali, said: \"I am proud that UEFA has defended and supported a movement for change at FIFA, change which in my opinion is crucial if this organisation is to regain its credibility.\"
Global citizens\' movement Avaaz, which started the #BlatterOut campaign, quickly condem...

FIFA re-elects Blatter president

published:29 May 2015

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Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of FIFA, football\'s world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.
Mr. Blatter\'s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.
In his victory speech, Mr. Blatter said: \"I\'m not perfect. Nobody is perfect. But we will do a good job together.\"
Seven top officials were arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday as part of a US prosecution that indicted 14 people.
Mr. Blatter, 79, has faced calls to resign, including from UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who said in Berlin on Thursday that the Fifa president should quit \"the sooner the better\".
\'Crushed hopes\'
But Mr.l Blatter hailed his victory, thanking all those who voted from him and praising the bravery of his rival, Prince Ali, for withdrawing.
In a rambling victory speech, he said: \"I take the responsibility to bring back FIFA where it should be.\"
He also hinted that this term in office, his fifth, could be his last, saying: \"At the end of my term I will give up FIFA in a strong position.\"
In conceding, Prince Ali said: \"It\'s been a wonderful journey... And I want to thank in particular those of you who were brave enough to support me.\"
Michel Platini, the president of the European football body, UEFA, which had backed Prince Ali, said: \"I am proud that UEFA has defended and supported a movement for change at FIFA, change which in my opinion is crucial if this organisation is to regain its credibility.\"
Global citizens\' movement Avaaz, which started the #BlatterOut campaign, quickly condem...

FIFA corruption scandal: Blatter still the big favourite to his own reelection

published:28 May 2015

FIFA corruption scandal: Blatter still the big favourite to his own reelection

FIFA corruption scandal: Blatter still the big favourite to his own reelection

published:28 May 2015

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During a press conference on FIFA corruption scandal, UEFA president Michel Platini revealed he asked Sepp Blatter, \"his friend, to resign\" from office. However, the \"Moutain Goat\" as Blatter calls himself, said \"it was to late\", and even appears to be the big favourite for his reelection. Dan Levy explains why.
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FIFA corruption scandal: Blatter still the big favourite to his own reelection

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During a press conference on FIFA corruption scandal, UEFA president Michel Platini revealed he asked Sepp Blatter, \"his friend, to resign\" from office. However, the \"Moutain Goat\" as Blatter calls himself, said \"it was to late\", and even appears to be the big favourite for his reelection. Dan Levy explains why.
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Sepp Blatter: Europe's 'hate' campaign against Fifa

published:30 May 2015

Sepp Blatter: Europe's 'hate' campaign against Fifa

Sepp Blatter: Europe's 'hate' campaign against Fifa

published:30 May 2015

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Fifa president Sepp Blatter has condemned what he described as a \"hate\" campaign against football\'s world governing body by European officials.
And he said he was \"shocked\" by the comments of US prosecutors following the arrests of Fifa officials under an American anti-corruption warrant.
The 79-year-old Swiss was re-elected on Friday at a Fifa congress in Zurich.
European football governing body Uefa\'s president Michel Platini had urged Mr Blatter to step down ahead of the vote.
Mr Blatter\'s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, forced a second round of voting on Friday but then withdrew. Mr Blatter won 133 to Prince Ali\'s 73 in the first round, just short of the 140 votes needed for an outright win.
On Wednesday, US prosecutors indicted 14 Fifa officials and associates, with seven arrested in a dawn raid at an upmarket hotel in Zurich. They are accused of bribery, racketeering and money-laundering involving tens of millions of dollars since 1991.
Meanwhile, Swiss authorities have launched a separate criminal investigation into the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to Russia and Qatar.
Spelling out details of the US case earlier this week, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said: \"They corrupted the business of worldwide soccer to serve their interests and to enrich themselves.\"
Ahead of Mr Blatter\'s comments on Saturday, US tax official Richard Weber told The New York Times he was \"fairly confident that we will have another round of indictments\".
But in an uncompromising interview with Swiss television station RTS on Saturday, Mr Blatter said ...

Sepp Blatter: Europe's 'hate' campaign against Fifa

published:30 May 2015

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Fifa president Sepp Blatter has condemned what he described as a \"hate\" campaign against football\'s world governing body by European officials.
And he said he was \"shocked\" by the comments of US prosecutors following the arrests of Fifa officials under an American anti-corruption warrant.
The 79-year-old Swiss was re-elected on Friday at a Fifa congress in Zurich.
European football governing body Uefa\'s president Michel Platini had urged Mr Blatter to step down ahead of the vote.
Mr Blatter\'s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, forced a second round of voting on Friday but then withdrew. Mr Blatter won 133 to Prince Ali\'s 73 in the first round, just short of the 140 votes needed for an outright win.
On Wednesday, US prosecutors indicted 14 Fifa officials and associates, with seven arrested in a dawn raid at an upmarket hotel in Zurich. They are accused of bribery, racketeering and money-laundering involving tens of millions of dollars since 1991.
Meanwhile, Swiss authorities have launched a separate criminal investigation into the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to Russia and Qatar.
Spelling out details of the US case earlier this week, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said: \"They corrupted the business of worldwide soccer to serve their interests and to enrich themselves.\"
Ahead of Mr Blatter\'s comments on Saturday, US tax official Richard Weber told The New York Times he was \"fairly confident that we will have another round of indictments\".
But in an uncompromising interview with Swiss television station RTS on Saturday, Mr Blatter said ...

Michel Platini elected UEFA president unopposed

published:25 Mar 2015

Michel Platini elected UEFA president unopposed

Michel Platini elected UEFA president unopposed

published:25 Mar 2015

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Platini explains UEFA\'s stance in not supporting a fifth term of office for FIFA president Sepp Blatter. \"It is time there is some fresh air in the governing body of the world but with all the respect that I have for Mr Blatter. We are not fighting, we are trying to move in the good way,\" he said....

Michel Platini elected UEFA president unopposed

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Platini explains UEFA\'s stance in not supporting a fifth term of office for FIFA president Sepp Blatter. \"It is time there is some fresh air in the governing body of the world but with all the respect that I have for Mr Blatter. We are not fighting, we are trying to move in the good way,\" he said....

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

published:03 Jun 2015

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

published:03 Jun 2015

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ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sepp Blatter rocked the world of football on Tuesday by saying he would step down as FIFA president in the wake of a corruption investigation that now includes the 79-year-old chief himself.
Blatter, who has led football\'s world governing body since 1998, is being investigated by U.S. prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a person who spoke on condition of anonymity told Reuters late on Tuesday. An FBI spokesman declined comment.
News of Blatter\'s investigation was earlier reported by The New York Times and ABC News. Blatter has not been charged with any wrongdoing. FIFA did not respond to a request for comment on Blatter being under investigation.
Blatter, a Swiss national who has been a dominant presence at FIFA for decades, announced his decision to step down at a hastily arranged news conference in Zurich, six days after police raided a hotel in the city and arrested several FIFA officials - and just four days after he was re-elected to a fifth term as FIFA president.
He said an election to choose a new president would be held as soon as possible, though a FIFA official said it would probably not take place until at least December.
\"FIFA needs profound restructuring,\" Blatter said. \"I decided to stand again to be elected because I was convinced it was the best option for football. Although the members of FIFA gave me a new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone in the world.\"
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Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

published:03 Jun 2015

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ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sepp Blatter rocked the world of football on Tuesday by saying he would step down as FIFA president in the wake of a corruption investigation that now includes the 79-year-old chief himself.
Blatter, who has led football\'s world governing body since 1998, is being investigated by U.S. prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a person who spoke on condition of anonymity told Reuters late on Tuesday. An FBI spokesman declined comment.
News of Blatter\'s investigation was earlier reported by The New York Times and ABC News. Blatter has not been charged with any wrongdoing. FIFA did not respond to a request for comment on Blatter being under investigation.
Blatter, a Swiss national who has been a dominant presence at FIFA for decades, announced his decision to step down at a hastily arranged news conference in Zurich, six days after police raided a hotel in the city and arrested several FIFA officials - and just four days after he was re-elected to a fifth term as FIFA president.
He said an election to choose a new president would be held as soon as possible, though a FIFA official said it would probably not take place until at least December.
\"FIFA needs profound restructuring,\" Blatter said. \"I decided to stand again to be elected because I was convinced it was the best option for football. Although the members of FIFA gave me a new mandate, this mandate does not seem to be supported by everyone in the world.\"
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FIFA Boss Sepp Blatter downplays US Criminal indictment

published:30 May 2015

FIFA Boss Sepp Blatter downplays US Criminal indictment

FIFA Boss Sepp Blatter downplays US Criminal indictment

published:30 May 2015

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Re-elected Fifa president Sepp Blatter has sought to downplay the US criminal proceedings launched against officials of world football\'s governing body.
Seven officials and associates were arrested in Zurich on a US corruption indictment earlier this week, as Fifa gathered for its congress.
Mr Blatter, 79, described the issue as \"infractions\" involving a marketing company operating in the Americas.
\"I don\'t see how Fifa should have been directly affected by this,\" he said.
Speaking at a news conference in the Swiss city, he again questioned the timing of the US prosecutors, saying his organisation \"could have been contacted at another time\" rather than just before its congress assembled.
Mr Blatter beat Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan in Friday\'s election, and is starting his fifth four-year term as president.
Answering questions from reporters, he denied that he was the unnamed senior Fifa official who allegedly authorised the payment of a $10m bribe relating to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
14 individuals under investigation worldwide for allegedly accepting bribes and kickbacks estimated at more than $150m over 24-year period
Describes the corruption as \"rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted\"
Seven arrested in Zurich: Fifa vice-president Jeffrey Webb and his attache Costas Takkas, Costa Rica\'s national football chief Eduardo Li; Eugenio Figueredo, president of the South American football governing body; Venezuelan Football Federation president Rafael Esquivel; Jose Maria Marin, a member of Fifa\'s club committee; and Fifa development officer Jul...

FIFA Boss Sepp Blatter downplays US Criminal indictment

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Re-elected Fifa president Sepp Blatter has sought to downplay the US criminal proceedings launched against officials of world football\'s governing body.
Seven officials and associates were arrested in Zurich on a US corruption indictment earlier this week, as Fifa gathered for its congress.
Mr Blatter, 79, described the issue as \"infractions\" involving a marketing company operating in the Americas.
\"I don\'t see how Fifa should have been directly affected by this,\" he said.
Speaking at a news conference in the Swiss city, he again questioned the timing of the US prosecutors, saying his organisation \"could have been contacted at another time\" rather than just before its congress assembled.
Mr Blatter beat Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan in Friday\'s election, and is starting his fifth four-year term as president.
Answering questions from reporters, he denied that he was the unnamed senior Fifa official who allegedly authorised the payment of a $10m bribe relating to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
14 individuals under investigation worldwide for allegedly accepting bribes and kickbacks estimated at more than $150m over 24-year period
Describes the corruption as \"rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted\"
Seven arrested in Zurich: Fifa vice-president Jeffrey Webb and his attache Costas Takkas, Costa Rica\'s national football chief Eduardo Li; Eugenio Figueredo, president of the South American football governing body; Venezuelan Football Federation president Rafael Esquivel; Jose Maria Marin, a member of Fifa\'s club committee; and Fifa development officer Jul...

Asian Football Confederation back Blatter for Presidency | NewSports

published:09 Jan 2015

Asian Football Confederation back Blatter for Presidency | NewSports

Asian Football Confederation back Blatter for Presidency | NewSports

published:09 Jan 2015

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Fifa and Sepp Blatter in secret talks about president\'s future. Secret talks between Fifa officials and Sepp Blatter have taken place over his future as the ...
Tue, Jun 10 2014 CDT by Philippe Grelard, Talek Harris Sao Paulo (AFP) Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sepp Blatter to end his ...
He was once considered the obvious choice to become the next leader of world football, but that vision appears to be waning.Michel Platini is so disillusione...
Jordan\'s Ali bin Al-Hussein will stand against Sepp Blatter for presidency of football\'s world governing body FIFA, and declared on Tuesday that years of ...
Fifa vice-president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein will challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter for the leadership of world football\'s governing body. The Jordanian Prince ......

Asian Football Confederation back Blatter for Presidency | NewSports

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Fifa and Sepp Blatter in secret talks about president\'s future. Secret talks between Fifa officials and Sepp Blatter have taken place over his future as the ...
Tue, Jun 10 2014 CDT by Philippe Grelard, Talek Harris Sao Paulo (AFP) Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sepp Blatter to end his ...
He was once considered the obvious choice to become the next leader of world football, but that vision appears to be waning.Michel Platini is so disillusione...
Jordan\'s Ali bin Al-Hussein will stand against Sepp Blatter for presidency of football\'s world governing body FIFA, and declared on Tuesday that years of ...
Fifa vice-president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein will challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter for the leadership of world football\'s governing body. The Jordanian Prince ......

Sepp Blatter retained his position as the most powerful figure in soccer Friday, winning re-election as FIFA\'s president and a fifth term when his only competition, Prince Ali bin al-Hussain, withdrew from consideration after the first ballot.
The election was forced to a second vote after Blatter

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of FIFA, football\'s world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.
Mr. Blatter\'s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.
In his victory speech, Mr. Blatter said: \"I

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has condemned what he described as a \"hate\" campaign against football\'s world governing body by European officials.
And he said he was \"shocked\" by the comments of US prosecutors following the arrests of Fifa officials under an American anti-corruption warrant.
The 79-y

Platini explains UEFA\'s stance in not supporting a fifth term of office for FIFA president Sepp Blatter. \"It is time there is some fresh air in the governing body of the world but with all the respect that I have for Mr Blatter. We are not fighting, we are trying to move in the good way,\" he said.

ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sepp Blatter rocked the world of football on Tuesday by saying he would step down as FIFA president in the wake of a corruption investigation that now includes the 79-year-old chief himself.
Blatter, who has led football\'s world governing body since 1998, is being investi

Re-elected Fifa president Sepp Blatter has sought to downplay the US criminal proceedings launched against officials of world football\'s governing body.
Seven officials and associates were arrested in Zurich on a US corruption indictment earlier this week, as Fifa gathered for its congress.
Mr Bla

Sepp Blatter set to win new term despite FIFA scandal corruption
Sepp Blatter set to win new term despite FIFA scandal corruption
Sepp Blatter set to win new term despite FIFA scandal corruption
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With FIFA\'s reputation in tatters, Sepp Blatter arrived a

Fifa and Sepp Blatter in secret talks about president\'s future. Secret talks between Fifa officials and Sepp Blatter have taken place over his future as the ...
Tue, Jun 10 2014 CDT by Philippe Grelard, Talek Harris Sao Paulo (AFP) Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sep

Luis Figo Pulls Out of FIFA Presidency Race
Former Portuguese international Luis Figo withdrew from the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president on Thursday, firing a bitter broadside at the election campaign. Figo\'s decision came just hours after Dutchman Michael van Praag had announced that

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Luis Figo has dropped out of the race to unseat Sepp Blatter as FIFA president. The departure of another candidate, Michael van Praag, means the FIFA election is now just a two-horse race pitti

Dutch Football Association chairman Michael van Praag is set to announce his withdrawal from the race for the FIFA Presidency, and voice his support for another speaking candidate, Jordanian Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, in Amsterdam.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter faces his toughest audience this week in his campaign to be re-elected.
Blatter arrives Monday for the annual congress of UEFA, whose leaders are supporting all three of his election opponents: Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, Luis Figo and Michael van Praag.
The 79-year-old Bl

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Jordanian royal Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, a close ally of UEFA President Michel Platini, announced plans on Tuesday to challenge for the leadership of world soccer\'s scandal-hit governing body FIFA.
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Prince Ali - 73 votes.
Sepp Blatter - 133 votes.
So Blatter was seven short. Three invalid ballots.
FIFA\'s presidential elections are set to take place today.
Incumbent Sepp Blatter will take on Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan in what could be the tightest election in years.
Following the dawn

FIFA president elections is set to take place tomorrow as Sepp Blatter and Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan will compete for the president of FIFA.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter is to quit amid a corruption scandal engulfing the footballing body.
He said an extraordinary congress is to be called to elect his successor as soon as possible.
Blatter said: \"I am very much linked to FIFA and its interests and the interests are dear to me. This is why

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who is campaigning to become the FIFA President, says football\'s governing body needs more transparency and a change of culture. He adds the Middle East\'s influence on world football is growing and the 2022 World Cup will be good for the region.

Sepp Blatter

Joseph S. Blatter (born 10 March 1936), commonly known as Sepp ("Giuseppe") Blatter, is a Swissfootballadministrator, who serves as the 8th and current President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). He was elected on 8 June 1998, succeeding João Havelange. He was re-elected as President in 2002, 2007 and 2011.

Despite winning four terms as President, Blatter has often been dogged by controversy and allegations of corruption. His tenure has seen controversy over allegations of financial mismanagement and the acceptance of bribes resulting in Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid. Blatter personally has attracted criticism from the media, senior football figures and players due to several controversial statements. These include suggesting that female football players should wear tighter shorts to appear more attractive to men, that Latin American countries would 'applaud' John Terry for having an extramarital affair, that homosexuals should 'refrain from any sexual activity' while attending the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and that on-field racism could be corrected with a 'handshake'. Blatter also received criticism for not postponing his 2011 election in which his term as FIFA President was extended through 2015, despite the fact that all other candidates for the role had been suspended or withdrew. Prior to his election as FIFA President, Blatter was a senior FIFA official for 23 years. In his earlier professional life, Blatter held a variety of senior management positions in several Swiss organizations.